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  • The Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Cohort Program provides structured training, technical assistance, peer learning opportunities, and direct support from Metroplan's Energy Ambassador to help public entities evaluate, procure, and implement energy-efficiency projects.

    For more information about Metroplan's ESPC Program, visit our website. 

    Participation in the cohort does not obligate your organization to pursue an ESPC project, nor does participation guarantee funding. The cohort is intended to help communities determine project feasibility and prepare for future Energy Performance Contracting opportunities.

    Eligible entities may later apply for stipend or rebate funding of up to 50% of eligible project costs, not to exceed $500,000 per entity, subject to funding availability and program requirements.

    The program covers eligible projects at public institutions located in Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline, Lonoke, Grant, and Perry Counties.

    Responses due by Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - Cohort begins in August 2026

    Contact the Energy Ambassador, Brittany Nichols, to answer any questions about the cohort, rebate process, eligibility, or to request technical assistance. 

    bnichols@metroplan.org 
    (501) 379-1113

  • Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Organizational Readiness

  • Does your organization currently monitor its energy usage?*
  • Does your organization have access to utility bills for its facilities?*
  • Has your organization conducted any of the following within the last five years? (Check all that apply)*
  • Does your organization have the ability to participate monthly in a 5-month learning cohort?*

  • Facilities & Project Scope

  • Approximately how many buildings will be considered for energy upgrades?*
  • What types of facilities may be included? (Check all that apply.)*
  • What facility challenges are you currently experiencing? (Check all that apply.)*
  • What energy upgrades is your organization interested in exploring? (Check all that apply.)*

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    For more information, contact:

    Metroplan 
    501-371-3300

    Leesa Freasier
    Grant Administrator
    LFreasier@metroplan.org 

    Brittany Nichols
    Sustainable Transportation and Energy Ambassador
    BNichols@metroplan.org

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  • Metroplan has received financial support from the EPA under a CPRG Assistance Agreement.

  • Final Acknowledgement

  • Please review the following before final submission:*

  • Organizational Readiness

  • Should be Empty: